Proofreader

Atlantic Publishers & Distributors; New Delhi; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Publishers & Distributors in Delhi, India, is seeking a detail-oriented proofreader/copy-editor with 1-3 years in publishing to ensure accuracy of text, style consistency, and factual reliability.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or Communications and be proficient with AP/Chicago styles and proofreading tools such as MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Grammarly. The role requires multitasking and meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or Communications or related field.
• 1-3 years proofreading or copy-editing in a publishing environment.
• Strong grammar, spelling, punctuation, and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with AP and Chicago style guides.
• Proficient with proofreading tools like MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, Grammarly.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

AP/Chicago style

Grammatical proficiency

Fact-checking

Deadline management

Communication & collaboration

Proofreading tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or Communications

Tools

MS Word

Adobe Acrobat

Grammarly

Job description

Education:

• Bachelors degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.

Experience:

• 1-3 years of professional proofreading or copy-editing experience in a publishing environment.

Skills:

• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong command of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Proficiency in style guides (e.g., AP Style, Chicago Manual of Style).
• Strong analytical and research skills for fact-checking.
• Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with proofreading tools and software (e.g., MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, Grammarly).

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in fact-checking and research.
• Familiarity with digital publishing platforms.
• Basic knowledge of design software like Adobe InDesign for reviewing layouts.